👉 Chroococcus is a genus of bacteria in the phylum Firmicutes. It belongs to the family Pseudomonadaceae and was first described by Charles Darwin in 1859. Chroococcus are known for their ability to produce large quantities of waste products, which can be used as a source of energy or as a means of producing food. Chroococcus is also known for its use in the production of various bioactive compounds, including antibiotics and anti